Cajun Soft-Shell Crabs On Buns
4 md Soft-shell crabs, cleaned 1 c Skim milk 3/4 c All-purpose flour 1/2 t Paprika 1/4 t Garlic powder 1/8 t Cayenne pepper, or to taste 4 tb Low-fat butter 4 Round sandwich buns o...
Ingredients
- 4medium soft-shell crabs, cleaned
- 1cup skim milk
- 3/4cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2tsp paprika
- 1/4tsp garlic powder
- 1/8tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 4tbsp low-fat butter
- 4round sandwich buns or
Directions
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4 md Soft-shell crabs, cleaned 1 c Skim milk 3/4 c All-purpose flour 1/2 t Paprika 1/4 t Garlic powder 1/8 t Cayenne pepper, or to taste 4 t
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They should be purchased fresh, and most fish markets are happy to clean them for you
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If not, the technique takes a little courage, but once you get the knack, it's really quite easy: Rinse each crab under cold water and, with
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Turn the crab over on its back
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lift and pull off the triangular apron on the lower part of the shell
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Flip the crab over and pull back the points of the top shell
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Remove and discard the gills on both sides
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Rinse the cleaned crab and pat dry